Compassionate Aged Caregiver — Full-Time Growth & Impact

Heritage Lifecare; Otago; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay scale

Professional development

Supportive environment

Meaningful difference for residents

Job summary

Heritage Lifecare's Redroofs Lifecare in Dunedin is seeking a Caregiver to provide compassionate care to residents in a warm, welcoming environment.

Permanent full-time role (32 hours or more per week) with AM, PM and weekend shifts. You will support daily living activities, communicate well, and follow health and safety procedures. Applicants must have NZQA Health & Wellbeing or equivalent and a genuine desire to help others.

Qualifications

• Minimum NZQA Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, or an equivalent New Zealand or overseas qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing)
• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine love for helping people, excellent customer service skills, with a friendly and positive attitude.
• A passion for continuous improvement, with a sound understanding of the importance of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to residents in a 50-bed aged care home.
• Support daily living activities with warmth, patience and kindness.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Customer service

Health & safety

Problem solving

Education

NZQA Certificate in Health & Wellbeing

Job description

Heritage Lifecare's Redroofs Lifecare in Dunedin is seeking a Caregiver to provide compassionate care to residents in a warm, welcoming environment.

Permanent full-time role (32 hours or more per week) with AM, PM and weekend shifts. You will support daily living activities, communicate well, and follow health and safety procedures. Applicants must have NZQA Health & Wellbeing or equivalent and a genuine desire to help others.